Councillor Mike Bell
@ldmikebell.bsky.social
Leader of North Somerset Council, Liberal Democrat councillor for Weston-super-Mare Central, United Kingdom. https://linktr.ee/ldmikebell
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Join us at 6pm, Tues 16 Dec when @ldmikebell.bsky.social and Cabinet members go live for a North Somerset Question Time budget special, taking your questions about our finances
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December 2, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Join us at 6pm, Tues 16 Dec when @ldmikebell.bsky.social and Cabinet members go live for a North Somerset Question Time budget special, taking your questions about our finances
Watch on Facebook, LinkedIn or YouTube.
Can’t make it? Pop your question below and we’ll try to cover it.
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Watch on Facebook, LinkedIn or YouTube.
Can’t make it? Pop your question below and we’ll try to cover it.
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Leader of our council @ldmikebell.bsky.social will be on BBC Radio Bristol tomorrow morning (Wednesday 22 October) answering listeners' questions.
Tune into the John Darvall show where Mike will be on from 10am to 11am. Listen via BBC Sounds at https://orlo.uk/WO2ex
Tune into the John Darvall show where Mike will be on from 10am to 11am. Listen via BBC Sounds at https://orlo.uk/WO2ex
October 21, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Leader of our council @ldmikebell.bsky.social will be on BBC Radio Bristol tomorrow morning (Wednesday 22 October) answering listeners' questions.
Tune into the John Darvall show where Mike will be on from 10am to 11am. Listen via BBC Sounds at https://orlo.uk/WO2ex
Tune into the John Darvall show where Mike will be on from 10am to 11am. Listen via BBC Sounds at https://orlo.uk/WO2ex
Kids Go Free on our local buses for the summer holidays across our area! www.westofengland-ca.gov.uk/news/kids-go... #westonsupermare #northsomerset
June 10, 2025 at 7:06 AM
Kids Go Free on our local buses for the summer holidays across our area! www.westofengland-ca.gov.uk/news/kids-go... #westonsupermare #northsomerset
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People who have a disabled persons' bus pass can now enjoy free bus travel 24/7, including during peak times 🙌🚌
Getting around just got easier - no more waiting until 9am, whether it’s for work, appointments, education or social events ✅
🔗Read more at https://orlo.uk/iy8zV
Getting around just got easier - no more waiting until 9am, whether it’s for work, appointments, education or social events ✅
🔗Read more at https://orlo.uk/iy8zV
June 4, 2025 at 9:03 AM
People who have a disabled persons' bus pass can now enjoy free bus travel 24/7, including during peak times 🙌🚌
Getting around just got easier - no more waiting until 9am, whether it’s for work, appointments, education or social events ✅
🔗Read more at https://orlo.uk/iy8zV
Getting around just got easier - no more waiting until 9am, whether it’s for work, appointments, education or social events ✅
🔗Read more at https://orlo.uk/iy8zV
This week is #NationalVolunteersWeek and I want to say a huge thank you to all the many children and adults who volunteer for local charities, organisations and even for our councils! 💗
You are all local #NorthSomerset legends 💗
You are all local #NorthSomerset legends 💗
June 2, 2025 at 4:52 PM
This week is #NationalVolunteersWeek and I want to say a huge thank you to all the many children and adults who volunteer for local charities, organisations and even for our councils! 💗
You are all local #NorthSomerset legends 💗
You are all local #NorthSomerset legends 💗
I was happy to help raise the flag for Pride Month and equality today with the The Mayor of Weston-super-Mare and community representatives and residents. Love is love and our world is all the better for more of it. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
June 1, 2025 at 1:49 PM
I was happy to help raise the flag for Pride Month and equality today with the The Mayor of Weston-super-Mare and community representatives and residents. Love is love and our world is all the better for more of it. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
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We beat the Conservatives at the local elections. Now we're ahead in today's YouGov poll.
Liberal Democrats are on track to overtake the Conservatives at the next General Election.
Liberal Democrats are on track to overtake the Conservatives at the next General Election.
May 20, 2025 at 6:00 PM
We beat the Conservatives at the local elections. Now we're ahead in today's YouGov poll.
Liberal Democrats are on track to overtake the Conservatives at the next General Election.
Liberal Democrats are on track to overtake the Conservatives at the next General Election.
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Six milestones, five missions, three foundations … Starmer loves a list. Here’s one for him to take to the EU-UK summit this weekend:
May 18, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Six milestones, five missions, three foundations … Starmer loves a list. Here’s one for him to take to the EU-UK summit this weekend:
Happy Somerset Day, my lovers! The Somerset flag is flying proud and golden from Weston Town Hall today to mark the occasion.
Today we celebrate all things Somerset: cider, Cheddar, Glastonbury mud, and the fact we can say “where be that to?” and still sound poetic.
#SomersetDay
Today we celebrate all things Somerset: cider, Cheddar, Glastonbury mud, and the fact we can say “where be that to?” and still sound poetic.
#SomersetDay
May 11, 2025 at 7:44 AM
Happy Somerset Day, my lovers! The Somerset flag is flying proud and golden from Weston Town Hall today to mark the occasion.
Today we celebrate all things Somerset: cider, Cheddar, Glastonbury mud, and the fact we can say “where be that to?” and still sound poetic.
#SomersetDay
Today we celebrate all things Somerset: cider, Cheddar, Glastonbury mud, and the fact we can say “where be that to?” and still sound poetic.
#SomersetDay
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Join our bus user forums and share your thoughts about local buses! 🚌📣
💻 Online: Monday 19 May, 6pm to 7.30pm, on MS Teams
or
🗣 In person: Wednesday 21 May, 3.30pm to 5.30pm at The Campus, Weston
For more info and to book a spot, head to our latest news (link in bio 🔗)
💻 Online: Monday 19 May, 6pm to 7.30pm, on MS Teams
or
🗣 In person: Wednesday 21 May, 3.30pm to 5.30pm at The Campus, Weston
For more info and to book a spot, head to our latest news (link in bio 🔗)
May 6, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Join our bus user forums and share your thoughts about local buses! 🚌📣
💻 Online: Monday 19 May, 6pm to 7.30pm, on MS Teams
or
🗣 In person: Wednesday 21 May, 3.30pm to 5.30pm at The Campus, Weston
For more info and to book a spot, head to our latest news (link in bio 🔗)
💻 Online: Monday 19 May, 6pm to 7.30pm, on MS Teams
or
🗣 In person: Wednesday 21 May, 3.30pm to 5.30pm at The Campus, Weston
For more info and to book a spot, head to our latest news (link in bio 🔗)
We’ll be flying the VE80 flag on Thursday, the Somerset flag at the weekend for #SomersetDay and will continue to fly other flags to celebrate or remember, including RNLI and Royal British Legion. We always fly flags alongside the Union Flag from Weston Town Hall. news.sky.com/story/amp/re...
Reform pledges to ban all flags except Union Jack, St George's Cross and county flags on public buildings
Labour have raised concerns about the Ukrainian flag being banned from flying, while Conservatives have highlighted the initial announcement's exclusion of county flags. Reform says the latter will be...
news.sky.com
May 6, 2025 at 1:00 PM
We’ll be flying the VE80 flag on Thursday, the Somerset flag at the weekend for #SomersetDay and will continue to fly other flags to celebrate or remember, including RNLI and Royal British Legion. We always fly flags alongside the Union Flag from Weston Town Hall. news.sky.com/story/amp/re...
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The Liberal Democrats are now the second largest party of local government, and we’re on track to overtake the Conservatives at the next general election.
Across the country, voters have chosen our community politics over the Conservatives’ division and disdain.
Across the country, voters have chosen our community politics over the Conservatives’ division and disdain.
May 4, 2025 at 11:07 AM
The Liberal Democrats are now the second largest party of local government, and we’re on track to overtake the Conservatives at the next general election.
Across the country, voters have chosen our community politics over the Conservatives’ division and disdain.
Across the country, voters have chosen our community politics over the Conservatives’ division and disdain.
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"If you're worried about the rise of divisive populist politicians like Donald Trump and like Nigel Farage, it will be the Liberal Democrats standing up for true British values."
@eddavey.libdems.org.uk
@eddavey.libdems.org.uk
May 2, 2025 at 8:06 PM
"If you're worried about the rise of divisive populist politicians like Donald Trump and like Nigel Farage, it will be the Liberal Democrats standing up for true British values."
@eddavey.libdems.org.uk
@eddavey.libdems.org.uk
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Across the globe, liberals are leading the fight against Trump, Putin and the sweep of dangerous populism.
Vote Liberal Democrat on Thursday and elect a local champion who will stand up for your community against Farage's hate-filled politics.
Vote Liberal Democrat on Thursday and elect a local champion who will stand up for your community against Farage's hate-filled politics.
April 29, 2025 at 9:43 AM
Across the globe, liberals are leading the fight against Trump, Putin and the sweep of dangerous populism.
Vote Liberal Democrat on Thursday and elect a local champion who will stand up for your community against Farage's hate-filled politics.
Vote Liberal Democrat on Thursday and elect a local champion who will stand up for your community against Farage's hate-filled politics.
May is National Walking Month and, for the fifth year running, you can take part through North Somerset Walk Fest organised by Better Health North Somerset, part of North Somerset Council.
Find out more at www.n-somerset.gov.uk/NSWalkFest
Find out more at www.n-somerset.gov.uk/NSWalkFest
April 29, 2025 at 9:13 AM
May is National Walking Month and, for the fifth year running, you can take part through North Somerset Walk Fest organised by Better Health North Somerset, part of North Somerset Council.
Find out more at www.n-somerset.gov.uk/NSWalkFest
Find out more at www.n-somerset.gov.uk/NSWalkFest
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My warmest congratulations to Mark Carney.
Voters in Canada have elected a Liberal government on a mandate to combat Trump's dangerous populism. Across the globe, it is liberals who are taking the lead in standing up for prosperity, security and democracy in the face of Trump, Putin and the rest.
Voters in Canada have elected a Liberal government on a mandate to combat Trump's dangerous populism. Across the globe, it is liberals who are taking the lead in standing up for prosperity, security and democracy in the face of Trump, Putin and the rest.
April 29, 2025 at 8:26 AM
My warmest congratulations to Mark Carney.
Voters in Canada have elected a Liberal government on a mandate to combat Trump's dangerous populism. Across the globe, it is liberals who are taking the lead in standing up for prosperity, security and democracy in the face of Trump, Putin and the rest.
Voters in Canada have elected a Liberal government on a mandate to combat Trump's dangerous populism. Across the globe, it is liberals who are taking the lead in standing up for prosperity, security and democracy in the face of Trump, Putin and the rest.
Remember T4 on the Beach and Radio 1’s Big Weekend in Weston-super-Mare? Then get ready for Summer Fest On The Beach
We’ve been working with the organisers to support a brand new festival on Weston-super-Mare beach in the summer of 2026.
Info here: www.summerfestonthebeach.com
Exciting! 🏖️
We’ve been working with the organisers to support a brand new festival on Weston-super-Mare beach in the summer of 2026.
Info here: www.summerfestonthebeach.com
Exciting! 🏖️
April 25, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Remember T4 on the Beach and Radio 1’s Big Weekend in Weston-super-Mare? Then get ready for Summer Fest On The Beach
We’ve been working with the organisers to support a brand new festival on Weston-super-Mare beach in the summer of 2026.
Info here: www.summerfestonthebeach.com
Exciting! 🏖️
We’ve been working with the organisers to support a brand new festival on Weston-super-Mare beach in the summer of 2026.
Info here: www.summerfestonthebeach.com
Exciting! 🏖️
🏴 Happy St George's Day! 🏴 23rd April is celebrated as St George's Day and St George is the Patron Saint of England.
We English are often low key about our patriotism and nationhood, except when it comes to sport, so it is important to reflect on our country on our national day.
We English are often low key about our patriotism and nationhood, except when it comes to sport, so it is important to reflect on our country on our national day.
April 23, 2025 at 8:59 AM
🏴 Happy St George's Day! 🏴 23rd April is celebrated as St George's Day and St George is the Patron Saint of England.
We English are often low key about our patriotism and nationhood, except when it comes to sport, so it is important to reflect on our country on our national day.
We English are often low key about our patriotism and nationhood, except when it comes to sport, so it is important to reflect on our country on our national day.
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You can now download our new, free app and have all the important binfo at your fingertips! 📱♻
📅 set up bin day reminders
🔉 receive real-time service alerts
🔎 check exactly how to recycle items correctly
Search for 'North Somerset Council' in your usual app store.
📅 set up bin day reminders
🔉 receive real-time service alerts
🔎 check exactly how to recycle items correctly
Search for 'North Somerset Council' in your usual app store.
April 22, 2025 at 12:02 PM
You can now download our new, free app and have all the important binfo at your fingertips! 📱♻
📅 set up bin day reminders
🔉 receive real-time service alerts
🔎 check exactly how to recycle items correctly
Search for 'North Somerset Council' in your usual app store.
📅 set up bin day reminders
🔉 receive real-time service alerts
🔎 check exactly how to recycle items correctly
Search for 'North Somerset Council' in your usual app store.
Another great Weston Independent Market today in the town centre with good crowds despite the occasional drop of rain.
The market is back next Wednesday, and every Wednesday throughout the year, from 9.30am to 2.30pm.
The market is back next Wednesday, and every Wednesday throughout the year, from 9.30am to 2.30pm.
April 17, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Another great Weston Independent Market today in the town centre with good crowds despite the occasional drop of rain.
The market is back next Wednesday, and every Wednesday throughout the year, from 9.30am to 2.30pm.
The market is back next Wednesday, and every Wednesday throughout the year, from 9.30am to 2.30pm.
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"Rachel Reeves inherited a dreadful economy from the Conservatives, but her budgets have hit small businesses and undermined growth.
"Liberal Democrats want to see a new UK-EU customs deal. That would do more for growth than anything this government's put forward."
@eddavey.libdems.org.uk
"Liberal Democrats want to see a new UK-EU customs deal. That would do more for growth than anything this government's put forward."
@eddavey.libdems.org.uk
March 26, 2025 at 7:05 PM
"Rachel Reeves inherited a dreadful economy from the Conservatives, but her budgets have hit small businesses and undermined growth.
"Liberal Democrats want to see a new UK-EU customs deal. That would do more for growth than anything this government's put forward."
@eddavey.libdems.org.uk
"Liberal Democrats want to see a new UK-EU customs deal. That would do more for growth than anything this government's put forward."
@eddavey.libdems.org.uk
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We’ve secured a further £9.7m of funding from Homes England, meaning Banwell bypass is fully funded and ready for main construction 🙌🚧
There's already been early environmental works, vegetation clearance and construction of access roads on site.
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There's already been early environmental works, vegetation clearance and construction of access roads on site.
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March 25, 2025 at 3:19 PM
We’ve secured a further £9.7m of funding from Homes England, meaning Banwell bypass is fully funded and ready for main construction 🙌🚧
There's already been early environmental works, vegetation clearance and construction of access roads on site.
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There's already been early environmental works, vegetation clearance and construction of access roads on site.
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The magical disappearing Ed Davey, courtesy of The Observer & @opiniumresearch.bsky.social
Poll asks people if they trust various politicians on the economy.
@eddavey.libdems.org.uk comes out with best net score, 16 points better than next best.
See if you can spot what's missing from write-up:
Poll asks people if they trust various politicians on the economy.
@eddavey.libdems.org.uk comes out with best net score, 16 points better than next best.
See if you can spot what's missing from write-up:
March 23, 2025 at 9:57 PM
The magical disappearing Ed Davey, courtesy of The Observer & @opiniumresearch.bsky.social
Poll asks people if they trust various politicians on the economy.
@eddavey.libdems.org.uk comes out with best net score, 16 points better than next best.
See if you can spot what's missing from write-up:
Poll asks people if they trust various politicians on the economy.
@eddavey.libdems.org.uk comes out with best net score, 16 points better than next best.
See if you can spot what's missing from write-up:
I’m pleased to have the chance to write a regular column in our local North Somerset newspapers - the Weston and Somerset Mercury and the North Somerset Times. This time my subject is “what does a council leader actually do?”.
www.thewestonmercury.co.uk/news/2501742...
www.thewestonmercury.co.uk/news/2501742...
Mike Bell column: What does a council leader actually do?
I was first elected to North Somerset Council nearly 25 years ago and have built up my experience over that time.
www.thewestonmercury.co.uk
March 23, 2025 at 9:31 AM
I’m pleased to have the chance to write a regular column in our local North Somerset newspapers - the Weston and Somerset Mercury and the North Somerset Times. This time my subject is “what does a council leader actually do?”.
www.thewestonmercury.co.uk/news/2501742...
www.thewestonmercury.co.uk/news/2501742...
Anybody aged 10 to 21 (or 25 if you are a young person with Special Educational Needs or Disabilities) can take part and have their say on the National Youth Strategy through a special survey: www.iwill.org.uk/nys-deliver-...
March 19, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Anybody aged 10 to 21 (or 25 if you are a young person with Special Educational Needs or Disabilities) can take part and have their say on the National Youth Strategy through a special survey: www.iwill.org.uk/nys-deliver-...